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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,747.07, 508,317.39 and 151,758.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,747.07, 508,317.39 and 151,758.57 is: 227,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,747.07 : 508,317.39 = 151,758.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,747.07/508,317.39 = 151,758.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,747.07x = 508,317.39 × 151,758.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,747.07x = 77,141,520,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,141,520,212.53/338,747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,726.01

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